A co-worker tells the boss when people show up late.
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Perspective When even mega-cities like New York are subsidizing Amazon, what hope does anyone else have?
Facebook hired a Republican opposition-research firm to discredit activists critical of the social network, linking them to the liberal philanthropist, according to a New York Times report.
With the swipe of a deal pen, Apple is suddenly in the Oscar game. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Analysis
The tech giant announced a new deal to partner with studio A24 to make a series of feature films. And while that seems like a minor announcement, it could change the game in some significant ways. It’s sneakily consequential.
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The Switch
Review Photography has never been just about capturing reality, but the latest phones are increasingly taking photos into uncharted territory.
Color of Money
Perspective A study shows that blacks and Latinos are charged 5.6 to 8.6 basis points higher than white borrowers when applying for a mortgage either face-to-face or online.
Nominate your employer for The Post’s top workplaces of 2019.
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Amazon’s search for its HQ2 was unnerving for many cities. The final decision to go with two fast-growing coastal hubs only highlighted worries about the modern economy’s winner-take-all dynamic.
Benedict Evans, in his annual slides, peeks into the future of innovation.
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Amazon's decision to split its second headquarters between New York and D.C. has fueled fears that America's biggest cities are experiencing too much winning. The Senate and electoral college tell a different story.
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While consumers may enjoy the cheaper prices, the low revenue may strain state budgets.
Several other cities are taking similar action, alleging that the company is operating in their jurisdictions without permission.
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Alan Greenspan and Adrian Wooldridge explain America’s edge in economic wealth.
Facebook said Thursday it had removed billions of fake accounts and millions of posts, photos and other forms of content that violated its community standards.
New York, Virginia and Tennessee paid less to get more, according to company statistics.
Environmental oversight will be a key priority for House Democrats.
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But the legislation is complicated, its price-tag is high, and the bill does little to help the very poorest Americans.
It's part of a new space race to bring Web access to the entire planet.
Despite a flourishing economy, it’s a tough time for classic retailers.
The 30-year fixed-rate average was unchanged at 4.94 percent.
The state and Arlington County worried until the end that their high costs for labor and real estate might lose the deal.
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- PerspectiveRetire early or keep on working? How to prepare for either choice.
- PerspectiveWhat do your parents owe you when they die?
- PerspectiveHow the lawsuits against student loan servicer Navient could affect you
- Mortgage rates plateau amid stock market fluctuations
- Cooling down of housing market could be good news for buyers
- Townhouse-style condos are coming to Asburn, Va. — and going fast
- AnalysisOutside-the-box thinking can help millennials on a tight budget buy their first home
- Technology is taking most of the legwork out of looking for a new home
- Technology is taking most of the legwork out of looking for a new home
